The best restaurants in Manchester North West

After years of passing by on my way to work, I finally booked a visit. I can honestly say that we were so impressed with the quality of food and service. I highly recommend and will definitely revisit again in the future. A big well done to all the team.

Just got a coffee to go but felt it deserved a review for the friendly staff and relaxing ambience 😊

Love northern monk , a great bar offering a wide range of craft beers , lagers and stouts and also has Cardinal Rule providing fantastic food! I opted for a pint of their IPA Faith, which is a superb beer and ordered a Hot Honey chicken sandwich served in a biscuit with Cajun spiced fries. It absolutely works on every level and is sumptuously delicious.

Warm welcome from willing staff. Nano and Erica kept us well fed and watered, with a minimum of fuss and discreet attention. Good choice of pastas with meat or fish dishes, salads. Simple, inexpensive wines unless you want to push the boat out. Bravo!

Just had a lovely meal. Nice staff. Great food I would go again

Great family run restaurant. 2nd visit. Good food. Great service.

Splendid food, service and atmosphere. 3pm on a Saturday and didn't feel at all rushed (had pre-booked though). Four people fed and watered for less than £50.

Wow what an amazing eating experience, delicious menu options, great service and lovely location

Realmente disfruté de mi visita y comida de gran relación calidad-precio en Habesha - a la llegada el personal era muy amable y servicial con el menú. La cerveza etíope era muy bueno! Una bebida limpia - tenía que probar 5 de ellos solo para asegurarse. Nunca había comido así antes y me encantó - plato de cordero limpio y fresco servido en un pan agrio de gran tamaño. Como un gran panqueque. Increíble. A un lado tenía repollo y zanahorias fermentadas. Tan limpio. Volveré seguro - realmente disfruté de esto para una cena rápida.

I love burritos, have always been a massive fan and I have over 30+ orders online with Listo. Sadly the chicken quality just seems to be a little poor nowadays. I have come across several bones which makes biting into the burrito a bit more difficult and less enjoyable as you’re trying to not hurt your teeth. I ordered the food and it came swiftly, but the burrito was sadly very lukewarm in temperature. The chicken strips were lovely, hot and fresh, fantastic BBQ sauce. Maybe I am comparing too much to Plan Burrito (a fantastic small chain) as the food is good, but it’s just not that tasty. Maybe the temperature of the burrito was a big factor in the flavours all forming together, even the cheese hadn’t melted on the inside. Good points: - Chicken Strips are fantastic and good quality - BBQ sauce dip is super Bad points - Burrito temperature inadequate - Bones with chicken filling are frequent

Brilliant staff. Really helpful.

Leni was so lovely and friendly

I was dreading the queue as it was pretty long but was cleared very quickly. Food was awesome, staff were great, you could tell the team really had everything together, worth the hype!

The restaurant is clearly very popular, but for me, it was more style than substance. The good points. Service is very attentive. Lots of team, that seem keen to ensure you have a good time. Food was OK, here is my issue. It's not as good as it could be for the price and image it portrays. The dishes were all OK on the set menu we chose (£69pp). The houmous was precisely as one would expect – straightforward and unfussy. The grilled halloumi, however, offered a brighter note, the accompanying yuzu dressing a vibrant counterpoint to the salty cheese. Ribs followed, again competently executed. The single fillet of sea bass, though cooked with precision, felt somewhat diminutive when shared between two, a sentiment echoed by the modest portion of baby potatoes served alongside. The negatives. A recurring issue that detracted from the overall experience was the tepid temperature of several courses. While not cold enough to warrant a return to the kitchen, the lack of proper heat suggested the inherent challenges of orchestrating service for a considerable number of covers. Drinks are pricey, cocktails at £15+ and any wine mostly £40+. It's loud, even for a busy restaurant. I actually quite liked the background music, but it didn't help in making everyone louder to be heard. It felt as though a large portion of the guests are there for an Instagramable, big night out. Not for the dining experience as a whole. £225 for 2, I left feeling it was fine, but wouldn't rush to revisit.

At train station - not a fancy location or decor, but food is fantastic as is the service. Had the ragu sauce - yum! Highly recommend.